Caribbean — Leeward Islands · Saint Barthélemy
Port de Gustavia, St Barths
Port de Gustavia is the heart of St Barths — a Med-mooring harbour ringed by red-roofed colonial buildings, the only deep-water berth on the island, and the social centre of the Caribbean superyacht season. With 60 stern-to berths and a 4m maximum draft, it suits charter yachts up to 60m; larger yachts anchor in Baie de Saint-Jean or off Île Fourchue and tender in.
- Indicative max LOA
- approx. 60 m
- Indicative max draft
- approx. 4 m
- Berths
- 60
- Fuel
- Available
- Power
- Shore power typical — confirm amp rating vs LOA
- Water
- Available
- Waste
- Pump-out on request / by arrangement
- Wi‑Fi
- Harbour Wi‑Fi variable — starlink aboard preferred
- Charter region
- Caribbean
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Verified
Berthing at Port de Gustavia
Berthing & mooring at Port de Gustavia
Approach Port de Gustavia with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead. Confirm fuel, shore power amp rating and waste before arrival.
Door-to-deck
Primary gateway SXM. We choreograph chauffeur or helicopter into the gangway window.
Berth lead time
Peak berths around Port de Gustavia typically need 4–12 weeks for larger LOA. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
What does berthing cost at Port de Gustavia?
[Draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Embark at Port de Gustavia
Door-to-deck for Caribbean: fly into the gateway, transfer timed to the gangway, luggage aboard before guests. We choreograph the buffer — not a taxi scramble.
Meeting point
Meeting point: Port de Gustavia — confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation.
Arrival buffer
Plan 60–90 minutes from wheels-down to passerelle for chauffeur corridors; helicopter windows are tighter when helipad access is confirmed.
Berth lead time
Peak berths around Port de Gustavia typically need 4–12 weeks for larger LOA. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
Captain / crew
Approach Port de Gustavia with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead. Confirm fuel, shore power amp rating and waste before arrival.
Tender fallback
When berths are scarce we hold a sheltered anchorage + tender (or captain-only standby) plan before you fly — never a last-minute scramble at the mole.
Luggage / night before
Night-before hotel near the gateway (or marina) when late arrivals risk missing the embarkation slot — we hold rooms against the transfer plan.
Gateways
- SXM →
Primary gateway SXM.
[Indicative / draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Enquire
Plan berths at Port de Gustavia
Tell us LOA, dates and embarkation airport — we hold berths, tender fallbacks and door-to-deck before you fly.
On the water at Port de Gustavia
Marina & nearby anchorages
Yachts for Port de Gustavia
Crewed yachts that can operate or berth around Port de Gustavia.
Berth fitST DAVID
Berth fitSKYFALL
Berth fitSTARSHIP
Berth fitSOUTH
Berth fitHEESEN 180
Berth fitNITA K II
Berth fitREVERIE
Berth fitOCEANFAST 165
Port de Gustavia berthing FAQ
- How do I embark at Port de Gustavia?
- Confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation after your SXM arrival. We brief the chauffeur on the correct marina gate — not a generic harbour drop.
- Can I berth a yacht at Port de Gustavia?
- Yes when LOA, draft and event weeks allow. For peak season and event weeks, 4–12 weeks is typical for larger LOA; shoulder season is more flexible. Blue Ocean Club opens the berth conversation with the yacht shortlist for Caribbean.
- What does berthing cost at Port de Gustavia?
- Port de Gustavia berth fees move with demand. Blue Ocean Club holds an indicative band for your LOA and dates, then locks the written quote before APA is set for the Caribbean week.
- Is yacht charter available from Port de Gustavia?
- Boat charter and crewed yacht charter both use Port de Gustavia as a working berth when LOA fits. We match hull class to quay politics and your itinerary.
- How far ahead should we book a berth at Port de Gustavia?
- For peak season and event weeks, 4–12 weeks is typical for larger LOA; shoulder season is more flexible. We start the berth conversation when the yacht shortlist is open.
- What is the practical embarkation airport for Port de Gustavia?
- Primary gateway SXM. We choreograph chauffeur or helicopter into the gangway window.
- Can we overnight at anchor instead of taking a quay night?
- Anse de Colombier is a common alternative when the quay is full — captains confirm holding and shelter before committing.
- What services should we expect at Port de Gustavia?
- We confirm fuel, shore power, water and waste against your LOA with the marina agent before contract.
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Port de Gustavia is the heart of St Barths — a Med-mooring harbour ringed by red-roofed colonial buildings, the only deep-water berth on the island, and the social centre of the Caribbean superyacht season. With 60 stern-to berths and a 4m maximum draft, it suits charter yachts up to 60m; larger yachts anchor in Baie de Saint-Jean or off Île Fourchue and tender in.
Why charter from Port de Gustavia
- ·The Caribbean's most prestigious harbour during the December–April high season.
- ·Walk-off access to Gustavia's boutique strip — Hermès, Vilebrequin, Bonito, L'Isola.
- ·Customs and immigration cleared on-site for yachts arriving from St Martin / St Kitts.
- ·SBH airport handles guest arrivals from St Martin (SXM) via 10-minute Tradewind/St Barth Commuter hops.
Marina facilities
Around Port de Gustavia: anchorages, dining and provisioning
Nearby anchorages
Anse de Colombier
Île Fourchue
Anse de Grand Cul-de-Sac
Colombier, St Barths
The Bight, Norman Island
Tobago Cays
Where to dine
Bonito St Barth
Hillside terrace over Gustavia harbour — book sunset; ask for table 11 or 12.
L'Isola
Gustavia waterfront — truffle pasta and white-truffle risotto in season.
Nikki Beach — Saint-Jean
Tender to Saint-Jean Bay, lunch on the sand; the New Year's Day party is legendary.
Bonito
St Barths hilltop.
Basil's Bar
Mustique institution.
Copper & Lumber
English Harbour historic.
Planning your charter from Port de Gustavia
Family, crew and seasonal guidance
Seasonal & booking guidance
Christmas/New Year week is the Caribbean's most competitive berthing window — Gustavia is fully booked 12 months ahead and superyachts >50m anchor outside in Baie de Saint-Jean. January–March is dry, breezy trades (15–22 kn ENE). Hurricane season (June–November) sees most yachts repositioned to Med or southern Caribbean; July–October availability is wide open but weather risk is real.
Insider booking tips
- ·Christmas–New Year berths must be reserved 12+ months ahead via a St Barths port agent (Wind, Premium IV).
- ·Outside the peak week, January–March berths are usually available with 3–6 months notice.
- ·Avoid June–November unless you are tracking hurricane forecasts daily — most yachts reposition for the season.
Speak to our concierge team
Our concierge team will match you with the right yacht and handle every berth, customs and provisioning detail.
Operations
Port de Gustavia: berthing and operations
Published limits, on-berth services and a suitability check against your yacht's actual dimensions.
Operational facts
- Total berths
- 60
- Maximum LOA
- 60 mindicative
- Maximum draft
- 4 mindicative
Yacht suitability checker
Length alone never decides a berth. We check beam and draft too, then confirm availability and harbourmaster approval before you commit.
We hold published limits for Port de Gustavia. Enter your yacht's length, beam and draft to check them — every verdict stays subject to harbourmaster approval.
- Length overallEnter your yacht's figure to check
- BeamNo verified limit on record
- DraftEnter your yacht's figure to check
- · Published limits are not a berth guarantee: allocation depends on live availability, neighbouring vessels and harbourmaster discretion.
- · Beam, draft and manoeuvring room can rule out a berth even when length fits.
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